VILLE HEINOLA NEWS

Nearing return Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site relays that Heinola (ankle) will likely join Winnipeg on its road trip in Minnesota on Nov. 25.

Impact Heinola has been on a conditioning stint with AHL Manitoba, but head coach Scott Arniel said the assignment won't last the full two weeks as originally intended. The left-shot blueliner Heinola hasn't made an appearance in the NHL since the 2022-23 campaign, but he could serve as Winnipeg's seventh defenseman once given the all-clear.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL for conditioning Heinola (ankle) was activated from injured reserve and assigned to AHL Manitoba on Monday for a conditioning assignment.

Impact Heinola will get into his first game action of the 2024-25 season at the minor-league level after recovering from ankle surgery. The 23-year-old rearguard registered 10 goals and 27 points across 41 AHL regular-season appearances in 2023-24. Once Heinola returns to the big club, he could compete for playing time with the Jets. However, earning a spot in the lineup will be difficult because of the team's success in 2024-25.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could be nearing return Heinola (ankle) was on the ice in a regular jersey at Tuesday's morning skate, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site relays.

Impact Heinola has been sidelined since undergoing ankle surgery in September. The Finnish blueliner resumed skating at the end of October, and he appears to be close to making his 2024-25 debut. The 23-year-old was a first-round pick by Winnipeg in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Once healthy, Heinola will likely have to compete with Logan Stanley and Dylan Coghlan for playing time on the league's best team.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starts skating Although Heinola (ankle) isn't with the Jets in Detroit for Wednesday's road game, he has resumed skating back in Winnipeg, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.

Impact Heinola isn't expected to be close to returning, but this is a good step on his road to recovery. He underwent ankle surgery in September after he suffered an infection related to a screw from a previous operation. Heinola had an assist in 10 appearances with the Jets in 2022-23. During the 2023-24 campaign, he recorded 10 goals and 27 points across 41 regular-season outings with AHL Manitoba.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Heinola (ankle) has been designated for injured reserve, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports Monday.

Impact Heinola had ankle surgery in September, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him land on injured reserve ahead of the upcoming campaign. The 23-year-old blueliner has managed just 35 NHL games in his career, garnering one goal, 10 assists and 49 shots. With Logan Stanley (knee) also on injured reserve, youngster Elias Salomonsson could make the Opening Night roster.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Heinola, who has an ankle infection, underwent surgery, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports Thursday.

Impact Heinola previously underwent ankle surgery last year and his infection is related to a screw from that operation, based on a report from Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press on Friday. There's no timetable for Heinola's return. The 23-year-old was originally in the mix for a spot on the Jets' Opening Night roster, but he might instead spend some time in the minors after he recovers.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Battling ankle infection Heinola is dealing with an ankle infection that is far worse than day-to-day, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press on Friday.

Impact Heinola had 10 goals and 27 points in 41 regular-season contests with AHL Manitoba in 2023-24. He wasn't expected to make the Opening Night roster to begin with, but this might impact his availability for the start of the AHL season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pens two-year pact Heinola signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract with Winnipeg on Monday.

Impact Heinola accumulated 10 goals and 27 points in 41 regular-season appearances with AHL Manitoba in 2023-24. He also had two assists in two playoff outings. Heinola has provided one goal and 10 helpers in 35 career NHL contests. The 23-year-old defenseman will compete for a spot on Winnipeg's bottom pairing at training camp.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for minors Heinola (ankle) has been medically cleared and will be reassigned to AHL Manitoba on Thursday, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Impact Heinola will suit up for the first time this season with the Moose but will have to wait a while to make his NHL season debut. Over the last four seasons, the 22-year-old blueliner has logged just 25 NHL contests. As such, fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on him featuring prominently for the Jets this year.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Making California trip Heinola (ankle) will join the Jets for their upcoming three-game road trip, John Lu of TSN reports Tuesday.

Impact Heinola was originally expected to not return prior to the team's trip but may have taken an additional step in his recovery. Still, the 22-year-old blueliner's presence on the trip doesn't guarantee he will get into the lineup. Whenever Heinola is cleared to play, he will need to be activated off injured reserve, which will likely mean Declan Chisolm or Logan Stanley is shipped down to the minors.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Return not imminent Heinola (ankle) is expected to miss at least the next five games, John Lu of TSN reports Friday.

Impact Heinola will have to wait until the calendar flips to 2024 to make his season debut after suffering his ankle injury during preseason. It's unclear if the defender suffered a setback in his recovery but he has already passed his initial 8-12 week recovery timeline.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins skating Tuesday Heinola (ankle) was on the ice without gear Tuesday but remains a ways away from returning, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact Heinola was given a 2-3 month recovery timeline and is still on track to meet that target according to coach Rick Bowness. Considering the 22-year-old defender has a combined 35 NHL games over the last four seasons, he probably will be headed to the minors once given the all-clear and figures to remain a fringe roster player.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve The Jets placed Heinola (leg) on injured reserve Friday.

Impact The 22-year-old defenseman suffered a serious injury in Thursday's preseason game versus the Senators. Heinola only played in 10 NHL games with the Jets last season, picking up a solitary assist.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injury considered serious Heinola's left leg injury suffered in Thursday's game versus the Senators is considered a longer-term injury, John Lu of TSN reports.

Impact The Jets will know more following an evaluation Friday, but Heinola's chances of playing Opening Night versus the Flames on Wednesday are essentially gone. The 22-year-old defenseman could be a candidate for injured reserve depending on what his evaluation Friday returns.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with lower-body injury Heinola sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's preseason game versus the Senators, John Lu of TSN reports.

Impact Heinola went awkwardly into the boards on a hit and ultimately needed help to get to the locker room with a visible limp. With injuries piling up on the Jets' blue line, Heinola was pushing for a roster spot out of camp, but this injury may jeopardize that. His status should be updated prior to Opening Night on Wednesday versus the Flames.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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DECEMBER 21, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Heinola's Jets future? Time to trade a defenceman? Mailbag Jets fans seem to be taking Winnipeg's 7-3-1 start with an air of cautiousness and have many questions about the defence.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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MAY 14, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Patience a virtue for Jets' Ville Heinola ... mum's the word for Russian players ... Lowry at least has special teams clicking One week after reaching the ripe, old age of 21, defenceman Ville Heinola received his gift from the Winnipeg Jets: a recall from the AHL on...

MARCH 10, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Maurice gives Heinola a chance to shine with Morrissey It was a golden opportunity for Ville Heinola to potentially make an impact, starting the night on the top pairing with Josh Morrissey with...

MAY 11, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Ville Heinola to suit up for second straight game The average age on the Winnipeg Jets blue line will remain a little younger, as 20-year-old Ville Heinola will suit up for a second straight...

MAY 8, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM